Back with one of the catchiest songs of the summer, Little Mix continues their success here in the UK. Like many girl groups before them, they inspire girls to prove that no matter who you are, you can get the guy, you can look good, and that you should never let anyone put you down because you're beautiful inside and out. The perfect video, to a perfect uplifting song, that definitely sticks in my brain nearly everyday.
Little Mix are still the only group to win The X Factor, thanks to the help of Tulisa. They consist of Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. Black Magic was written by Edvard Forre Erfjord, Henrik Michelsen, Ed Drewett and Camille Purcell. This is their first single from their new album, Get Weird, which is out in November. They have been the most successful from the eighth series of The X Factor, however other well known stars include: Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Misha B, Janet Devlin, Kitty Brucknell, Frankie Cocozza, Johnny Robinson and 2 Shoes.
Directed by Director X, this music video is one we will never forget. Something new and different for this foursome. Narrative based, with the band as central characters. It is exactly what I wanted and more from these girls.
It instantly reminds me of Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, mixed with films The Craft, Clueless and Mean Girls along with tv series like Charmed and Switch. Director X has really combined all these into one.
The video stars Mikey Grand as the guy that Little Mix find cute, and Stefanie Michova as the mean girl. What this video should give is strength to teenage girls, and girl power is definitely something Little Mix supports, and yet they do make us all envy since there isn't a day that goes by when we all just wish we had magical powers to sort out our lives.
Uplifting and magical, there is not much wrong with this video. Although I do understand that, style wise, they aren't good role models, what with what they are wearing, but come on it is 2015 now, and we all have to admit they look good in what they're wearing, there's worse problems to worry about, this just shows that a geeky girl can be turned sexy.
First we had the hump thanks to Rizzle Kicks' song "Mama Do The Hump", next we had the gangnam style dance thanks to PSY's song "Gangnam Style". Now we have the whip, the nae nae, the stanky leg, the break your legs, the bop, the yule, the superman and the duff, however we already had all these dance moves, Silentó has just put them all together into a full dance, I am so disappointed.
Silentó, real name Ricky Hawk, is an American rapper. This is his debut single. At only 17, he has already made a name for himself with this single, managing to chart in various countries around the world, including charting at number three in the US Billboard. It is currently climbing the UK chart, and I wouldn't be surprised if it hit the top 10.
This video looks good to start off with, however the budget was clearly blown on the extras in the background, from cheerleaders to old ladies, from dancers and dance crews to celebrity singers who include Lil Scrappy and Rich White Ladies. This could've been so much better.
These dance moves aren't Silentó's own, which makes me sad. We Are Toonz created the whip and the nae nae, the latter was made popular in their music video for "Drop That NaeNae". The stanky leg is from GS Boyz's song "Stanky Legg", break your legs is just known along with the bop. The yule and the superman is from Soulja Boy's "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" which everyone is aware of and the duff is also just known apparently.
Overall a music video that is all about dancing and watching Silentó dancing, which relates to the song since he asks us to watch him do all the dance moves. I do feel a little cheated that the moves aren't his own, nor are they original either. However he's only 17, and he does dance well, and this song is catchy and there wasn't much they could've done with this video. It reminds me a bit of Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)".
Rachel Platten is one hell of a fighter, she is an inspiration to us all, she tells us that we should always go after our dreams and we will get to where we want to be. The video proves this perfectly and it is her fight song, and this is one girl who won't be disappearing without a good brawl.
I struggled choosing a video today, purely because JoJo has released a tringle of singles, three singles in one, yet there's no music videos for them, and although they are amazing, and you should so go and buy them, I'm unable to review them until there's a video. So instead I chose Rachel Platten's Fight Song which is being played often on the radio, and will probably chart extremely well this week.
Rachel Platten has released two albums, one in 2003 and one in 2011, none of which made much of an impact, yet her songs have featured in some tv series. Now after a lot of hard work, she's proven she can make it. This song was written by Dave Bassett and Rachel Platten, the song encouraged her to believe in herself and it incites us all to do the same, it's uplifting and inspirational, I just believe every word as it is not only what I need to hear myself, but because she means every word she sings.
The music video was directed by James Lees. It directly links in with what Rachel Platten is singing, and that is exactly what I expected.
A lot of artists gig before coming well known, and it is a common story that only a few people will turn up to their first few gigs, and that is definitely shown at the start, along with the pain Rachel Platten is feeling at not quite making it in the music industry.
Then she just goes for it, hops in the car and sees where it leads. Slightly similar to Tim Berg's "Seek Bromance" This is a little unexpected as she's out having fun and doing what she wants, however letting it all go and starting afresh doesn't always work out for people, as we know from other videos. Could they have possibly shown that hard work gets you where you want in life?
Overall a great song, a well linked music video, and definitely something inspirational and memorable. I wish Rachel Platten the best on this week's chart, I bet it's going to do well.
I've woken up with this song in my head everyday for about two weeks now, maybe longer. It's so weird how a catchy song can do that to you. The music video is sultry and sexy and fits perfectly. The reason this song is in my head is because I have been dating a guy, and we recently decided to be in a relationship and we put it on FaceBook too.. I don't stop thinking about him, and Beyoncé's lyric "I think about you all the time, I see you in my dreams" repeats itself in my head often.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter was in a girl group called Destiny's Child best known for their song "Survivor". However Beyoncé's is known for herself, with four UK number ones under her belt, this is one pop star who will never disappear from the chart. She is powerful and strong and influential to a lot of people. Sean Paul, real name Sean Paul Henriques, has had a shifty placement on the UK chart. He has never had a solo number one, and only managed to get to number one on featured songs. Maybe he'll score his first solo number one soon.
As I mentioned above this music video is sultry and sexy. Which links in with the song perfectly.
Beyoncé shines out throughout, and shows her incredible dancing as well. Scenic and beautiful. Definitely a perfect performance piece.
Sean Paul has a good active role in this too. Desirable and comfortable, he looks like he's in his element for this music video, and it's definitely good to see that.
Overall a great song with a great music video, it's a shame it didn't reach number one in the UK. But since the Black Eyed Peas' song "Where Is The Love?" was at number one at the time, it is understandable that this song never topped the UK charts. The music video works well, and I just have to give it this rating.
Critic Jonni is back! Kicking it off with this awesome New Release... Which is now on Fridays, thanks to New Music Fridays. Which has not only changed the day of the UK music chart, but has also changed my entire blog. This also means that Revisit Sundays are no longer a thing, and instead revisits are done on Thursdays. So are we ready for the weekend?
Well Only The Young are with their release. This music video is not at all a surprise, it's cheerful and generic. A typical ex-X Factor first music video, and doesn't make me interested in watching it again, although I give it kudos for relating to the song.
Only The Young are a four piece band consisting of Mikey Bromley, Parisa Tarjomani, Betsy-Blue English and Charlie George. They were on the 11th series of The X Factor, which was won by Ben Haenow with Fleur East and Andrea Faustini coming second and third respectively. Stereo Kicks came in fifth place and released one single before breaking up. Jake Quickenden has an independent release coming up soon after finishing ninth. Only The Young came seventh overall, and I hope their career continues past this debut single.
The song is so catchy, it gets stuck in my head after first listen. Yet I feel it hasn't got the spark that first interested me in this band. The big question is whether it will chart or not. I hope it does as I can see this band going a lot further than this one single, but a quick glance at the iTunes chart reveals that this single hasn't hit the top 40 yet. However there's still time. I haven't heard it on the radio either, and radio play is very important when it comes to the chart. Fingers crossed for these guys.
The music video relates to the song well. And I love the black and white photo shoot scenes, it gives the music video something new and interests the viewer. I have to admit, I don't like Charlie's hair curled, though, it doesn't suit him.
Other good parts is that two people get married in a fake wedding, and Betsy-Blue and Parisa do heart hands in the photo scenes.
Overall a good music video with a very catchy song, which I hope charts next Friday. Yet a typical first music video from an ex-X Factor group, and I hope their follow-up music video is more personal and exciting.
